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Bernthal, 40, sheds some light on what to expect from the antiheros star turn.
He can only quiet it momentarily by taking these people out.

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What do you find out about yourself when you realize theres nothing left?
What is his purpose?
Theres an introspective bent in trying to figure that out.

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He finds something to fight for, something new to believe in.
I dont socialize, Im not out at restaurants or bars or going to movies or anything like that…
I wish I was.
I want to honor him and the fans to whom he means so much.
I really want to get this right for them, and the pressures on.
How did you go about choosing your projects between diving back into Franks mind?
Why not go for something a little lighter?
But yeah, its been crazy.
Lets dive into the season.
Anything you’re able to tease about what Frank is up against?
Would you say the overarching villain of the series is himself, his past, or some bigger conspiracy?
Any of the above?Allof the above.
Hes up against all of it.
During this show, nobody is who they appear to be…
This season is much darker as it goes, it gets darker and darker and more visceral.
Frank is a killer, but he has a passionate fan following.
Why do you think that is?I think theres a bit of Frank in all of us.
I just really want to getthatright.
More than anything, Frank is a soldier.
Im horrified all the time.
Marvels The Punisherhits Netflix this fall.